Lavrov denies Russian role in flag-waving at Nigeria protests

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov publicly denied any Russian involvement in the waving of Russian flags during 2024 protests in Nigeria, citing longstanding bilateral ties. The denial is an attempt to manage diplomatic fallout, but the claim is unverified and the incident itself remains a point of contention. This matters as it touches on foreign influence narratives in African states.

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